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Director International Engagement

Lead international development strategies to increase enrolments of international students, build our international networks, and grow research opportunities. 

Mō te tūka | The role

We are seeking applications for a motivated, forward-thinking leader to attract international students and new research opportunities to the University.  

You will be responsible for the internal and external relationship management that creates pathways which engage with and attract international students, from undergraduate to postgraduate and PhD as well as research opportunities to Lincoln. 

You will lead a highly motivated International Engagement Team of five direct reports, while actively working across the University and with external partners to research new opportunities and build relationships to convert expressions of interest into applications and enrolments.

Key responsibilities associated with this role include:

• International relationships and profile
• International student attraction
• Staff management
• Budgets and reporting

This is a permanent role working 37.5 hours per week based at our Lincoln Campus. International travel will be required as part of this role. 

Kā tino Pūkeka/Whēako | Essential skills/experience for the role

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree (honours/post graduate preferred)
• Minimum five years' experience in an education environment in a similar role or related field
• Demonstrable knowledge of drawing on additional resources to provide appropriate support and advice for customers.
• Experience in communicating confidently with stakeholders at all levels, as well as developing and maintain existing relationships
• Demonstrable knowledge of degree structures and the value of research in a tertiary setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building strong client relationships
• Strong negotiation skills with a problem-solving attitude

Kā hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?

As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working with a supportive team that cares about you.

From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as:

• Professional growth with our staff training & development programme
• Work-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environment
• Free on-site car parking
• Six weeks paid leave per year
• Access to member benefits with the employer-based health insurance scheme
• A state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted fees
• Access to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff rates

Mō mātou | About us

As the longest-running land-based university in the Southern Hemisphere, Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki | Lincoln University is here to enhance and enrich lives, growing the knowledge of our students so they can shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding of the relationship between our land, people and ecosystems.

With three academic faculties, one teaching division, several research centres, and a range of corporate service units, Lincoln University draws its students from throughout New Zealand and from over 60 countries. Lincoln University has a student roll of around 3,000 and approximately 600 staff.

Based on the outskirts of Christchurch with a beautiful campus on the plains of Te Waipounamu, Lincoln is the ideal location for outdoor adventure as well as city life with access to excellent schools, health, and recreation facilities.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. 

We do not accept applications via email, however specific enquiry relating to the role can be made to [email protected]

Job Details

Reference #	2022-8347
Posted on	15 Sep 2022
Closes on	16 Oct 2022 18:00 NZST
Location(s)	Lincoln University Campus
Expertise	Communications, General Mgmt/Executive, Marketing, Sales, Strategy
Work type(s)	Permanent full-time
More details (document)	PD Director International Engagement Sept 2022.pdf

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